FROM THE STUDIO
Design ideas, insight & project stories
Renovation guides, interior trend reports, design tips and behind-the-scenes project stories from the Emma Brown Design studio in Palmerston North.
What happens when the designer becomes the client?
Because something we haven’t really talked about is what happens when the person holding the pencil suddenly becomes the person making the decisions.
Because this time, Emma wasn’t just the designer.
She was also the client. Eeeeeek. How do you be both?
A Sculpted Gathering…. The real insights
We’ve been banging on about A Sculpted Gathering for a while now... but today we’re letting you in on some of the thinking behind the design.
The people behind the design
Lighting, and why you need it
Get to know the team
Design advice
Skylights
Take five with Kirk Brough
Kirk is our in-house construction project manager. He's our quiet overachiever and loves to see something getting done right.
Summer sun, something's begun
As we embrace the holiday season and bid farewell to another year, we are thrilled to share with you the extraordinary journey of Emma Brown Design over the past year.
Take five with Sarah Cheetham
Sarah is our in-house architectural designer. She has a real knack for interpreting our client’s design dreams and bringing them to reality.
Dream home
“A home that embodies everything about Emma’s style – striking design with a homely feel.” – EBD design team
Fast moving fun
“The brief - a friendly, energetic, and dynamic atmosphere. The challenge - a super small budget.” – EBD design team
Studio select
Products featured in our recent work and projects in progress.
Show and tell
What we’ve been working on.
Award-winning winter, bring on spring
As we enter another year, we’ve had the benefit of looking back at last year and all that was achieved, for us and for all our wonderful commercial and residential clients.
Character building
The brief for this charming 1960’s home was unique, high end, functional and better flow. For a family of four with a love of plants - our design showcases individuality whilst performing the everyday.
Function & beauty
“The juxtaposition between the harsh textural lines, soft furnishings, and lighting, creates a raw and beautifully organic space.” – EBD design team
Take five with Emma Brown
It’s Emma’s name over the pink front door that the team works behind. We ask her a few questions to get to know her better.
Studio select
Products featured in our recent work and projects in progress.
Show and tell
What we’ve been working on.
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